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19 Murdered in Rare Mass Killing in Japan

Tue, 26/07/2016 - 16:45
Japan has one of the world's lowest homicide rates, making the attack at a center for disabled adults deeply shocking.

Nepal’s Unending Political Instability

Tue, 26/07/2016 - 16:00
Nepal’s power tussle is overshadowing pressing national issues.

US and EU Separatist Groups to Gather on Moscow’s Dime

Tue, 26/07/2016 - 15:57
The upcoming conference will feature guests from Catalonia and Texas, but no Chechens or Uyghurs.

Teenagers Abused at Australian Youth Detention Center

Tue, 26/07/2016 - 14:41
The Northern Territory has the highest rate of youth detention in Australia. Inquiry needs to ask why.

The Life and Death of Qandeel Baloch

Mon, 25/07/2016 - 21:59
What one woman's social media activism -- and her murder by her own brother -- means for Pakistan.

Afghanistan’s Biggest Problem: Relations with Pakistan

Mon, 25/07/2016 - 20:31
The Af-Pak rapprochement is long dead as Ghani repeats call for Pakistan to deal with militant sanctuaries.

Afghanistan’s Love-Hate Relationship With Homosexuality

Wed, 15/06/2016 - 15:21
Contrary to popular perception, some Islamic cultures have a long, vibrant history of tolerance for homosexual behavior.

Key Emerging Market Index Rejects Chinese Stock Inclusion

Wed, 15/06/2016 - 15:12
In a setback for Chinese officials, MSCI won't be adding Chinese A shares to its key emerging markets index.

Asia Warns Britain: Don’t Quit EU

Wed, 15/06/2016 - 14:21
Breaking up is hard to do, especially when it rocks global financial markets.

Kazakhstan’s Land Reforms

Wed, 15/06/2016 - 14:00
A major debate on the contentious issue of land reforms is underway in Kazakhstan.

For First Time Since 2004, Chinese Warship Enters Japanese Territorial Sea in East China Sea

Wed, 15/06/2016 - 05:55
The incident marks the second-ever entry by a Chinese warship into Japan's territorial sea.

South Korea Receives Four New ‘Submarine Killer’ Helicopters

Tue, 14/06/2016 - 23:03
The Republic of Korea Navy will operationally deploy the new aircraft by the middle of 2017.

The True Crimes of Chinese PLA General Guo Boxiong

Tue, 14/06/2016 - 20:49
Chinese PLA Gen. Guo Boxiong and colleague Gen. Xu Caihou are most guilty of being politically incorrect.

Inmate’s Sudden Execution Reignites Death Penalty Controversy in Taiwan

Tue, 14/06/2016 - 20:41
Taiwan's former justice minister has stirred up controversy over the death penalty in Taiwan.

US-Pakistan F-16 Deal Is Dead: Islamabad Mulling Jordan F-16 Fighter Jets Instead

Tue, 14/06/2016 - 20:31
Islamabad is considering the purchase of 16 used F-16 from Jordan, according to Pakistan’s Defense Secretary.

Racism With Chinese Characteristics: The Laundry Detergent Ad and Han Privilege

Tue, 14/06/2016 - 20:20
Is Chinese society uniquely racist or are the issues it faces more universal?

Afghanistan, Pakistan Move Heavy Weapons and Troops to Khyber Pass

Tue, 14/06/2016 - 20:07
One Afghan soldier and one Pakistani officer have been killed and 22 wounded in clashes at Torkham Border crossing.

ASEAN Foreign Ministers Issue, Then Retract Communique Referencing South China Sea

Tue, 14/06/2016 - 18:03
The statement didn't contain language drastically different from recent declarations, but was issued inside China.

Tibet’s 17th Karmapa on Climate Change, the Dalai Lama, and China

Tue, 14/06/2016 - 17:45
The Tibetan Buddhist leader on climate change, his future leadership role, and Tibetan issues.

India’s Anti-Satellite Weapons

Tue, 14/06/2016 - 16:38
Does India truly have the ability to target enemy satellites in war?

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